Sam Tjampitjin (b. 1930)
Sam Tjampitjin is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,526. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Tjampitjin is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,674; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Tjampitjin on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Tjampitjin work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Tjampitjin work is $1,526.
The median Sam Tjampitjin painting sells for $1,800 across 12 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,800†‡ | $3,466 | 85.7% | 2023-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $729–$2,759†‡ | $1,526†‡ | $3,466 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,466 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,391 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Tjampitjin worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Tjampitjin work is $1,526. The median Sam Tjampitjin painting sells for $1,800 across 12 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sam Tjampitjin painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Tjampitjin painting is $1,800. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sam Tjampitjin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Tjampitjin painting is $3,466.
What is the average price of a medium Sam Tjampitjin painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Tjampitjin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sam Tjampitjin's auction record?
Sam Tjampitjin's auction record is $3,466, set in 2023.
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